Poetry Programming at The New York Public Library
To celebrate National Poetry Month, The New York Public Library will have a full slate of related programming throughout the month of April. Head to your local branch for writing workshops, poetry discussions, crafts, and more!
Explore Upcoming Poetry Month Events
View the full calendar of National Poetry Month events.
National Poetry Month
Finding Freedom in Spoken Word: Poetry Society of New York Poet Jasmine "JRose" Rosario in Residence
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 12 - 5 PM
National Poetry Month
Finding Freedom in Spoken Word: Writing Workshop with Poet Jasmine "JRose" Rosario
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 3:30 - 5 PM
Books & Banter: National Poetry Month
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4 - 5 PM
*Online: Formatting Poetry with Google Docs
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 5:30 - 7 PM
Bushwick Book Club Celebrates "ALOUD! Voices from the Nuyorican Cafe"
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 6 - 7:30 PM
Family Storytime at Columbus
Friday, April 26, 2024, 11 AM - 12 PM
National Poetry Month
How to Change Your Life: Poetry Society of New York Poet Venus Solomon in Residence
Friday, April 26, 2024, 12 - 5 PM
Teen Trivia: Poetry Month Edition
Friday, April 26, 2024, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Write Banned Poetry Inspired by Maya Angelou
Poetry Writing for Teens!
Write Banned Poetry Inspired by Maya Angelou
Saturday, April 27, 2024, 2 - 3 PM
Coloring Stories
Monday, April 29, 2024, 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Family Storytime at Columbus
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 11 AM - 12 PM
Poetry Discussion Circle - Asian/Pacific American Poetry
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Poetry Hour
Friday, May 17, 2024, 12 - 1 PM
Poetry Discussion Circle - Asian/Pacific American Poetry
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 2:30 - 3:30 PM
More Poetry Events
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